The Ogun State Police Command has issued a wanted declaration for Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as ‘Portable’, a controversial singer, SAVANNAH NEWSNOW REPORTS.
Police have declared Portable wanted for allegedly attacking government officials who were carrying out their duties, according to a statement released by the state police command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, on Monday.
Odutola stated that on February 5, 2025, at around 1000 hours, three officials from the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Ota Zonal Office – TPL Onabanjo Abidemi, TPL Raymond Lateef and TPL Ridwan Oyero Akinlesi – were conducting an enforcement exercise at Oke-Osa, Tigbo Ilu Ota, where they met an elderly man, later identified as Portable’s father, at Odogwu Bar in the area.
She said, “Upon identifying themselves and requesting the approved building plan, the father informed them that his son was unavailable.
“However, moments later, Portable, armed with a firearm and other weapons, and led a gang of nine thugs in a violent attack on the unarmed officials.
“The enforcement officers sustained various bodily injuries but managed to escape and reported the incident to the Ota Area Command, which subsequently escalated the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further action.
“Nine accomplices were arrested, but Portable fled the scene and has since gone into hiding.”
She added, “Multiple formal invitations were sent to him, requesting his presence at the Ogun State Police Command Headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta, which he deliberately ignored without cause or legal representation.
“Members of the public are strongly advised to assist the police by providing any valuable information that can lead to his immediate arrest. Anyone found aiding or harbouring the suspect will face legal consequences.
“For any relevant information, kindly report to the nearest police station or contact the Ogun State Police Command through its official communication channels or police public relations department.”
Nine proteges of a famous singer were arraigned in a Magistrate Court in Isabo, Abeokuta, two weeks ago for allegedly assaulting officers of the Ota Zonal Planning office of the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development.
